Action Against Hunger (ACF)-USA Vacancies: State Technical Advisor, Storekeeper/Logistics Support, and Drivers

Action Against Hunger (ACF)-USA is part of the ACF-International Network which works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

All our job openings, in addition to the stated qualifications and skills specific to the position, require candidates with a strong commitment to humanitarian values and approaches including equal opportunity and access, child protection, and health and safety. We seek suitable candidates for the following:

We are recruiting for the Positions of:

1.) State Technical Advisor, Yobe State

Job Purpose
Strengthen capacity of the State Nutrition Officer and deputy(s)/teams, in management, delivery, and advocacy of cost-effective malnutrition prevention and treatment interventions throughout LGAs within Yobe state

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelors level degree (graduate + preferred) in program management, health and nutrition, or related field
• Strong program management background with 5+ years of managing health/nutrition related programs
• Significant experience in managing and delivering programs including costing and budgeting
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, planning, financial/resource and personnel management
• Ability to set priorities, create and monitor workplans, evaluate program progress
• Strong computer skills; highly effective verbal and written communication skills in both English and Hausa
• Ability to work effectively with high-level government partners and other stakeholders
• Able to build capacity in others and share expertise; flexibility and adaptability to job demands. Knowledge of Nigerian health system
• Experience working in Yobe State, willingness to travel and work in security sensitive areas.

2.) Storekeeper/Logistics Support, Damaturu

Job Purpose
Provide support to the Dutse base's logistics department in stock-taking and management of supplies/stores, as well as repair and maintenance of office compound and guesthouse, in close coordination with the Base Logistician and senior logistics team. Adhere to ACF's standards, procedures and policies of logistics operations.

Qualifications & Skills

• School certificate
• Basic skills in maintenance and repair
• Fluent in English and Hausa
• Team player, good attention to detail, self- motivating, organized and able to keep to timelines.

3.) Drivers - Damaturu Area & Yobe State

Job Purpose
Safely transport people and goods as assigned; ensure maintenance of the assigned vehicle(s) is carried out; carry out basic errands on behalf of organization as required. Adhere to and enforce ACF Safety and Security rules and regulations.

Qualifications & Skills

• School certificate and valid, current driver's license, basic mechanical skills.
• Additional courses in defensive driving and road safety an asset.
• At least 1 year experience as a professional driver.
• Must be punctual, flexible on shift work, aware of and consistently in adherence to traffic rules and regulations. Fluent in English and Hausa.

Application Closing Date
16th November, 2012

Method of Application
Applications, including CV and Letter of Motivation, should be sent by email or dropped off as follows:
By email: recruitment.ng@acf-international.org OR dropped off to:

House 2, 11th Road off 1st Avenue (by MIB Plaza)
Gwarinpa, Abuja FCT
OR
 
25, Legislative Quarters, Gujba Road, Damaturu, Yobe State
first gate on left as you enter compound

NOTE: The listed vacancies do NOT entail any relocation compensation and priority will be given to locally-based candidates for all areas.